Trends in Weakening of Legal Protection of Specially Protected Natural Areas
Annotation
The article examines the trend of weakening the legal protection of protected natural areas under the influence of modern challenges, including ensuring national defense and state security, and the placement of objects of state and local importance. At the end of 2025, Draft Law No. 1096223-8 was introduced to the State Duma, proposing to permit the use of PNAs for these purposes starting from March 1, 2027, partially contradicting the concept of conservative nature protection. The author determines the priority of various public interests in the protection and use of PNAs. Positively evaluated legislative changes aimed at preserving and developing the network of PNAs are highlighted, and remarks on the expected innovations are formulated. It is recommended to revise Draft Law No. 1096223-8 to strengthen the protection of PNAs, increase their area and representativeness.
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| Type | Article |
| Information | Environmental Law № 02/2026 |
| Pages | 13-19 |
| DOI | 10.18572/1812-3775-2026-2-13-19 |
